The Mindful Marriage

Create Your Best Relationship Through Understanding and Managing Yourself

De: Ron L. Deal MMFT, Nan Deal BSE, Terry Hargrave PhD - foreword, Sharon Hargrave MA - foreword

Narrado por: Pete Straub

Backed by neuroscience and biblical principles, this book delivers a therapeutic model for couples who want to stop the painful patterns that harm their marriage so that they can build a stronger connection.

When Ron and Nan Deal suffered the devastating loss of their child, their marriage was nearly shattered by their destructive cycles. At wits' end, they sought the help of pioneering therapists Dr. Terry Hargrave and Sharon Hargrave, LMFT, whose transformational Restoration Therapy has helped millions through the practice of emotional mindfulness.

Now, the Deals and Hargraves introduce listeners to this proven method that challenges popular beliefs about how relationships work. They show listeners how to better understand themselves in times of emotional distress, so that they can self-regulate. Christian listeners will especially appreciate the balance of scientifically proven methods along with Scripturally sound teaching, resulting in more loving, faithful marital relationships.

©2025 Ron L. Deal, Nan Deal, Terry Hargrave, Sharon Hargrave (P)2025 Worthy Books

Reseñas de la Crítica

"This book will help you understand yourself and point the way to having healthier responses. Every married couple will profit from the message of this book."—Gary Chapman, Ph.D., Author of The 5 Love Languages

"Ron and Nan Deal’s deep understanding of neuroscience and how our brains can truly be rewired for love and peace, as well as their foundation of a biblical lens, is a great contribution to this arena. These principles can revolutionize marriages that seem hopeless, as well as make a good marriage even better. Highly recommended!"—John Townsend, Ph.D., Author of 35 books including the New York Times bestselling Boundaries series

"Whether your relationship is wounded or winning, The Mindful Marriage reveals a healing path to your 'Us.' It’s powerful. Practical. And breathtakingly honest. Ron and Nan beautifully share their own intimate journey toward restoration and resilience. This book is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone looking to deepen their relationship through mindful intentions."—Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott, New York Times bestselling authors of Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts

The Mindful Marriage is therapy in a book

Ron Deal has paved the way to connection and emotional intimacy for couples in repetitive negative relating cycles. The Mindful Marriage helps map the emotions in your marriage and helps heal the hurts. The exercises will take some work and thought, and as a marriage and family therapist I recognize the value of these worksheets.

I highly recommend The Mindful Marriage, if a couple is up to the task and wants help, this is the book to start with.

Insightful, practical, and makes good sense!.👍😁

Loved it! ..🙏👍
Great narrator!..😎👍
Over all, very practical, and made a lot of sense! ..🙏👍
Self Regulation, and communication with your spouse and even other relationships, in time, I feel could be very beneficial, if they are open to it!? ..🤔
But even if they aren't, you can still be at peace with yourself, and God, knowing that it's not other people that can give us what we long for, ..it's God and God alone!.🙏👍
He made us, and knows us even better than we can ever know our selves! . 🤔👍
So I choose to allow Him to mold and make me into the person He has chosen for me to be, and to be the most useful conduit I can be, for all those that don't know Him curently, and to possiblely come to know Him because, or in spite of the experiences in this life, and how I have chosen to process them, with Humility and Grace, because of what Jesus has done for me! ..🙏👍
One Day at a time Sweet Jesus, and applying the 4 steps of self regulation! ..🙏👍..Time and Application will tell all things! ..🙏👍
May God Bless all of you for sharing your hearts and struggles, with all those who will dare to listen, and or read, and Apply the 4 main principles laid out in this book, as we eventually Learn to Self Regulate, and became Transformed, by the Renewing of our minds, that we may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable, and perfect...in His eyes!..🙏👍

The Mindful Marriage, 2 thumbs up!...🙏👍👍😁

RT is so valuable

This book was recommended to me by my counselor Gil Stuart who applies restoration therapy with his patients. And I have been going through with him for a while now. Also I believe he’s friends with the author. After listening to this book, I found myself rewinding it, playing it over and reviewing the tools and directives. The author gives for the pain and peace cycle. It’s a must have and very revolutionary to the common modalities out there with conflict management. For anyone who has been married, or currently married and has had one day or more of conflict in your marriage this is your new healing path going forward 🙏🏻

Relationship Savior!

The Mindful Marriage by Ron Deal is a powerful and grace-filled resource for couples who want to deepen their connection, strengthen their commitment, and honor Christ in their relationship—especially within the context of a blended family. With his trademark compassion and wisdom, Ron guides readers to be intentional, self-aware, and spiritually grounded in how they love and lead within their marriage.

This book is not about quick fixes—it’s about cultivating a marriage that reflects Christ through mindful choices, healthy communication, emotional maturity, and servant-hearted love. Ron’s insights are practical, yet deeply rooted in Scripture, making each chapter both relatable and spiritually enriching.

What I especially appreciated is how Ron speaks to the real-life complexities that couples face—especially remarried couples—without judgment, offering encouragement, hope, and tools to move forward together with grace. It reminded me that a strong marriage doesn’t just happen; it’s built daily through intentionality, prayer, and mutual surrender to the Lord.

Whether you’re newly married, remarried, or in a season of refining, The Mindful Marriage will bless your journey. It’s a must-read for anyone seeking to build a Christ-centered, emotionally healthy, and lasting relationship.